Lemon Rice

You will need:
Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Black gram - 1 tsp
Red Chillies - 2
Curry leaves - 5-6
Peanuts - 1/4 cup
Green Chillies - 1 (chopped finely)
Onion - 2 chopped
Rice - 2 cups cooked
Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Turmeric - 1 tsp
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
To garnish
Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup (chopped finely)

• Heat a thick bottom pan. Add oil.
• When the oil is hot, Add Turmeric.
• Add mustard seeds, black gram, red chillies and curry leaves.
• Add green chillies.
• Add peanuts and saute till they are roasted.
• Add onion and fry until golden brown.
• Put the fire out.
• Add salt, sugar and the lemon juice.
• Add rice and mix well.
• Reheat until the rice is heated so that the rice absorbs the masala.
• Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve it hot

Serves about 4 people
Skill level: Easy
Cooking time: 15 mins (if cooked rice is available)